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RFMD Extends the Family with 5 times smaller FEM
Developed in collaboration with Ember, the RF6515 front end module (FEM) is suited to ZigBee(R)-Based, Smart Energy and ISM Applications in the 2.4-2.5GHz band.
RF Micro Devices has announced the availability of the RF6515 front end module (FEM).
This feature-rich device is claimed to improve the performance of 2.4GHz - 2.5GHz ISM band wireless applications requiring longer-range operation at high efficiency. These include WLAN, Zigbee, Smart Energy/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Home Area Networks (HANs).
The RF6515 FEM integrates a 20dBm PA, harmonic transmit filtering and a double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) switch. It also features an integrated balun, which provides a balanced 50 ohm match for the Rx and Tx signal paths.
In a 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 0.5mm package, the RF6515 is claimed to be five times smaller than competitive offerings, significantly minimizing customer product footprints and greatly reducing assembly costs and external component counts.
Designed in collaboration with Ember, when the RF6515 and Ember's EM250 are used together, they deliver industry-leading performance while shortening customer design time and accelerating product time-to-market.
The RF6515 is available immediately and volume pricing begins at $1.44.
